Tomar

Tomar is a Portuguese city and municipality situated in the Ribatejo region, located on the margin of the Nabão River. The location is globally renowned as a UNESCO World Heritage site due to its profound connection to the Order of the Knights Templar and the subsequent Order of Christ. Dominating the city from an elevated position is the vast Convent of Christ structure, which served as the headquarters for these powerful military-religious orders. The city functioned historically as a crucial center for Portugal's Age of Discovery. Today, Tomar is a primary cultural and religious tourism destination, also notable for hosting the quadrennial Festa dos Tabuleiros, a unique traditional festival. The city serves as an administrative and service center for the surrounding area.